I had the pleasure this October to explore Cognac, France with the best guide around: Frederic Dezauzier. He is the Brand Manager for this iconic Cognac, and I am so grateful for a one of a kind weekend where we explored the sights, ate delicious food, and of course, enjoyed CAMUS! Cognac is a small […]
Sommelier, Private Chef, & Food and Wine Pairing Expert in NYC! Sara is a Wine Writer, Wine Ambassador, and Wine Consultant specializing in pairings, parties, entertaining and education.
During my recent spring trip to Tuscany, Italy I had the opportunity to taste truffle in every which way possible! We stopped by Savini Tartufi, a truffle company who does everything from sourcing them to preparing food and accompaniments with truffle. Here you will find an exclusive truffle experience complete with amazing food and wine. […]
Sommelier, Private Chef, & Food and Wine Pairing Expert in NYC! Sara is a Wine Writer, Wine Ambassador, and Wine Consultant specializing in pairings, parties, entertaining and education.
I had the opportunity this spring to visit Tuscany with Zonin Wines! It was an incredible trip filled with food and a lot of great wine. Zonin has a lot of lands all over Italy, so we stuck to Chianti and Maremma on this trip. Castello di Albola (Cass-tell-oh dal-bo-lah) is the name of the castle in […]
Sommelier, Private Chef, & Food and Wine Pairing Expert in NYC! Sara is a Wine Writer, Wine Ambassador, and Wine Consultant specializing in pairings, parties, entertaining and education.
In May, on a trip to Tuscany for the Gastronomic Food and Wine Experience, hosted by Zonin Wines, we visited the Martelli Pasta Factory! Here we met Laura Martelli and her brother Luca who showed us around the factory before we sat down for an incredible pasta lunch. The pasta is made from durum wheat […]
Sommelier, Private Chef, & Food and Wine Pairing Expert in NYC! Sara is a Wine Writer, Wine Ambassador, and Wine Consultant specializing in pairings, parties, entertaining and education.
While visiting Las Vegas in June, I had the opportunity to check out the hottest Gin bar on the strip! Tucked inside the Park MGM is Juniper Cocktail Lounge, which is run by a great team including the Corporate Mixologist, Craig Schoettler. “Home to the largest collection of gin in Las Vegas, Juniper takes its name […]
Sommelier, Private Chef, & Food and Wine Pairing Expert in NYC! Sara is a Wine Writer, Wine Ambassador, and Wine Consultant specializing in pairings, parties, entertaining and education.
I decided to take some vacation time and visit somewhere I have never been but promised myself I would experience; Las Vegas! It’s a city where, like in New York, you will find almost anything and can have anything you want. I wanted to explore the strip and had quite a few places in mind, but […]
Sommelier, Private Chef, & Food and Wine Pairing Expert in NYC! Sara is a Wine Writer, Wine Ambassador, and Wine Consultant specializing in pairings, parties, entertaining and education.
On the strip inside the Palazzo is Morels Steakhouse and Bistro. It’s a beautiful restaurant with incredible chandeliers, an iced seafood bar, and an award-winning wine list. It’s a great spot for brunch, lunch, and dinner where you will find house-made pasta’s, a “make your own” Bloody Mary Cart (brunch), and great outdoor seating. I started […]
Sommelier, Private Chef, & Food and Wine Pairing Expert in NYC! Sara is a Wine Writer, Wine Ambassador, and Wine Consultant specializing in pairings, parties, entertaining and education.
In May I had the amazing opportunity to visit Tuscany, Italy with Zonin Wines! This was a gastronomic food and wine experience that immersed me and some other Sommelier’s from other countries into the Italian food and wine culture. Our first stop was Radda in Chianti, somewhere I have never been before. This province in Tuscany […]
Sommelier, Private Chef, & Food and Wine Pairing Expert in NYC! Sara is a Wine Writer, Wine Ambassador, and Wine Consultant specializing in pairings, parties, entertaining and education.
The Aegean Islands are a group of islands in the Aegean Sea near the mainland of Greece. I had the pleasure of tasting some of the cuisines that have been passed down for generations, with secret recipes exchanged from mother to daughter since the Neolithic era! Chef Argiro Barbarigou welcomed us to the James Beard […]
Sommelier, Private Chef, & Food and Wine Pairing Expert in NYC! Sara is a Wine Writer, Wine Ambassador, and Wine Consultant specializing in pairings, parties, entertaining and education.
I had the absolute pleasure of visiting my favorite spa for my birthday again this year, and I could not have been more delighted. The Lodge at Woodloch in Hawley, PA is one of the top destination spas in the country and is a great mid-week or weekend getaway. I usually stay two nights and […]
Sommelier, Private Chef, & Food and Wine Pairing Expert in NYC! Sara is a Wine Writer, Wine Ambassador, and Wine Consultant specializing in pairings, parties, entertaining and education.
I had the opportunity to travel to Galicia, Spain this October! I have been to Spain once before, but never to the Northwest region of Galicia. I love Spanish wines and find that every time I visit Spain, I feel at home. Galicia is comprised of the provinces of A Coruña, Lugo, Ourense, and Pontevedra, and is bordered by Portugal to the south. […]
Sommelier, Private Chef, & Food and Wine Pairing Expert in NYC! Sara is a Wine Writer, Wine Ambassador, and Wine Consultant specializing in pairings, parties, entertaining and education.
Chateau Montelena Winery is a famed winery located in California. The winery is known for producing old world wines with new world fruit, which results in gorgeous terroir driven wines. The King Varietal in Napa Valley is of course, Cabernet Sauvignon. Winemaker Matt Crafton has upheld his vision as well as the Chateau Montelena vision […]
Sommelier, Private Chef, & Food and Wine Pairing Expert in NYC! Sara is a Wine Writer, Wine Ambassador, and Wine Consultant specializing in pairings, parties, entertaining and education.
